2003 Mercury Grand Marquis steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 28 complaints for the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis, 6% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 97,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 97,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Steering wheel mounted upside down. This places the airbag in the wrong position. Will be repaired today by dealer.
Steering shaft corroded causing steering to bind up when turning. Later model of same vehicle recalled for identical safety flaw. Recall should be expanded to include 2003 and all other years affected by this safety defect.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis
- Lighting 210 complaints
- Electrical system 52 complaints
- Suspension 28 complaints
- Cruise control 27 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints